Social media was abuzz after people in the greater Seattle metro area saw what appeared to be venting on Mount Rainier on Wednesday. A video of the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S. was ...

Mount Rainier has lost height and its highest point has migrated, a subtle but symbolically powerful shift atop one of the Pacific Northwest’s defining peaks. New measurements show the summit is ...

Glacier loss on Mount Rainier accelerates, altering ecosystems and traditions. Tribal members report shrinking salmon runs and warming rivers Artists and climbers document visible glacier retreat and ...

TACOMA – Paul Kennard knew Mount Rainier was in trouble when its most-visited tourist attraction melted. “I think the real warning bell for a lot of people was – ‘have you heard of the Paradise ice ...

Experts clarified that Mount Rainier was not at risk of eruption after widespread online speculation spread. Is Mount Rainier going to erupt? A “technical issue” of one seismometer produced a faulty ...

Some on social media speculated that it was a sign of an eruption, however the National Park Service (NPS) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) quickly put those concerns to rest. Mount ...

Scenic Washington state has a lot to offer. One of our favorite day trip excursions has been Mount Rainier. Whether it’s showing it off to visiting family members or friends, or just taking the day to ...